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Promotional image for the Craft-tastic kids crafts event occurring April 4 and May 2 from 12 to 2PM in the Youth Services Area of the Monrovia Public Library.

Craft-tastic!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11

Come ready to create! School aged children are encouraged to attend this arts and crafts monthly program. Young participants will discover new ways of expressing themselves, build confidence, and expand their imaginations.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come ready to create! School aged children are encouraged to attend this arts and crafts monthly program. Young participants will discover new ways of expressing themselves, build confidence, and expand their imaginations.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Veterans Movie Night

Veterans Movie Night

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, Veterans
Age Group:
Adults

*Ages 21 & over* 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Veterans
Registration Required
Event Details:

*Ages 21 & over* 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Canyon Early Learning Center

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
0-5
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Teen Advisory Board members

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teen

Earn volunteer hours while helping the community and shaping teen programming at the library by joining the Teen Advisory Board!

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours while helping the community and shaping teen programming at the library by joining the Teen Advisory Board!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Monrovia HS

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Teen
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Barks and Books

Barks and Books

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Literacy
Age Group:
6-11

The library is partnering with Love on a Leash and Therapy Dogs International to present an opportunity to read to a furry friend.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Children's Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is partnering with Love on a Leash and Therapy Dogs International to present an opportunity to read to a furry friend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

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Literacy Word Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library.​

For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator:

jmarquez@monroviaca.gov 

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library.​

For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator:

jmarquez@monroviaca.gov 

Spring Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a creative evening at the library! This monthly arts and crafts program will help adults relax and unwind by encouraging their creativity with a fun activity. Crafts change each month.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a creative evening at the library! This monthly arts and crafts program will help adults relax and unwind by encouraging their creativity with a fun activity. Crafts change each month.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Storytime for ages 2 to 5 years old

Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5

Participate in active and engaging stories and songs for young listeners. Follow up with a sensory activity or craft project. Geared for ages 2-5 years. Siblings are welcome.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Participate in active and engaging stories and songs for young listeners. Follow up with a sensory activity or craft project. Geared for ages 2-5 years. Siblings are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Santa Fe MS

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Teen
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

LEGO background with text reading "LEGO Free Play Select dates every month story room 2:30 pm"

LEGO Free Play

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
LEGO Club:

Parents children ages 2 to 12 are invited to build and play with library supplied blocks. Come by, get creative and flex those engineering muscles.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM

LEGO Club

Parents children ages 2 to 12 are invited to build and play with library supplied blocks. Come by, get creative and flex those engineering muscles.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

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Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills.

Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life. 

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills.

Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life. 

Veterans Thank You Dinner

Veterans Thank You Dinner

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Veterans
Age Group:
Everyone

In honor of their service, veterans and their family members are invited to attend a special evening of friends, food, and fellowship.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Veterans
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of their service, veterans and their family members are invited to attend a special evening of friends, food, and fellowship.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Clifton MS

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Teen
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Promotional image for the Storytime with the Park Naturalists event occurring May 9 from 10:00am to 10:45am at Station Square Park.

Storytime with the Park Naturalists

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5

Join us for this special edition of our storytime at Station Square Park with our very special friends, the City of Monrovia Park Naturalists.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for this special edition of our storytime at Station Square Park with our very special friends, the City of Monrovia Park Naturalists.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Manga Munchies

Manga Munchies - Let's Make Bento

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a fan of anime or manga?  Would you like to learn how to make some of those delicious dishes?  If so, please join for a cooking lesson where we discuss how to create some of those delectable little treats that fit into a bento bo

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of anime or manga?  Would you like to learn how to make some of those delicious dishes?  If so, please join for a cooking lesson where we discuss how to create some of those delectable little treats that fit into a bento bo

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

promo image book club

Literacy Book Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Program at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

A Book Club for MPL Adult Literacy Services Learners. 

Read books with a trained tutor and become an active reader. 

Improve your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

A Book Club for MPL Adult Literacy Services Learners. 

Read books with a trained tutor and become an active reader. 

Improve your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills.

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

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Literacy Word Workshop

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library.​

For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator:

jmarquez@monroviaca.gov 

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library.​

For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator:

jmarquez@monroviaca.gov 

Storytime for ages 2 to 5 years old

Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5

Participate in active and engaging stories and songs for young listeners. Follow up with a sensory activity or craft project. Geared for ages 2-5 years. Siblings are welcome.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Participate in active and engaging stories and songs for young listeners. Follow up with a sensory activity or craft project. Geared for ages 2-5 years. Siblings are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

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Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills.

Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life. 

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills.

Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life.